SENIOR SYSTEMS & NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR

Company Description 

Aberdeen Services SA founded in 2012 with an international presence on over 7 countries is looking for experienced young professionals to embrace a career in its IT Infrastructure, DR and Quality department. 

Responsibilities 

System Administration and Maintenance: 

* Oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of operating systems, servers, and network infrastructure. 
* Ensure systems are up-to-date with the latest patches and security updates. 
* Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues as they arise. 

Infrastructure planning and design 

* Develop and implement infrastructure strategies to support the organization’s goals and objectives. 
* Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to improve efficiency and performance. 

Backup and disaster recovery 

* Develop and maintain backup and disaster recovery plans. 
* Ensure regular backups are performed and data integrity is maintained. 
* Test disaster recovery plans periodically and make necessary adjustments. 

Automation and scripting 

* Develop scripts and automation tools to streamline system administration tasks. 
* Implement automated monitoring and alerting systems to ensure system reliability. 

Collaboration and Support 

* Work closely with other IT teams and departments to ensure seamless integration of systems and applications. 
* Provide advanced technical support and mentorship to junior administrators and other IT staff. 
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Documentation and Compliance 

* Maintain detailed documentation of system configurations, processes, and procedures. 
* Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies. 
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Performance Monitoring and Optimization 

* Continuously monitor system performance and identify areas for improvement. 
* Optimize system configurations for maximum efficiency and reliability. 
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Capacity planning 

* Assess current infrastructure capacity and plan for future growth. 
* Ensure scalability of systems to meet the evolving needs of the organization. 

Incident Response 

* Lead incident response efforts for infrastructure-related issues. 
* Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence. 
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User training and education 

* Develop and conduct training sessions for staff on infrastructure-related topics. 
* Promote best practices and ensure users are informed about security and system usage policies 
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Local user support and other cognate duties 

* Be the local point of contact for IT in our Moroccan office  
* Manage local IT asset inventory 
* Manage local procurement of IT assets for the Moroccan office 

Qualifications 

Required Skills, Certifications and Experience 

* At least 3 years experience  in a similar role 
* You have a solid degree in IT 
* VMWare Certified, (VCP-DCV) is mandatory 
* Microsoft Windows / Linux administration is mandatory. 
* Veeam Certification would be a plus 
* Ability to work under pressure and to multi-task 
* Proactive, Self-motivated, and determined attitude 
* Good interpersonal, team bonding and leadership skills. 
* Should be able to travel when required. 
* Good French and English speaking and writing skills required. 
* Experience in virtualization and advanced infrastructure management 
* Good knowledge of networking required (VLANs, DHCP, DNS, VPN) 
* Broad knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server roles will be a plus.